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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,516.98, 645,799.74 and 131,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,516.98, 645,799.74 and 131,007.30 is: 196,518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,516.98 : 645,799.74 = 131,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,516.98/645,799.74 = 131,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,516.98x = 645,799.74 × 131,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,516.98x = 84,604,480,278.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,604,480,278.10/430,516.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,518.34

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